Gelocity

Gelocity (or Gelocity Stage 1) is a Portal 2 custom co-op race map made by Raidix. It was released at the ThinkingWithPortals Forums on October 4th 2011 and at the Steam Workshop on August 22nd 2012. It precedes Gelocity Stage 2 and Gelocity Stage 3. On April 21st 2013, Raidix released a single-player modified version of this map titled Gelocity Time Trial - Track 1.

Mechanics

 * Switches
 * Panels
 * Angled Panel
 * Glass Panel
 * Flip Panel
 * Propulsion Gel
 * Repulsion Gel
 * Hard Light Bridges
 * Aerial Faith Plates

Hazards

 * Goo
 * Shredder
 * Laser Field (disappears before players can hit)

Overview
Players are immediately separated by glass after they have been spawned. Blue will get to choose the number of laps, while Orange will get to choose the music. On both sides, they are remote view switches to toggle remote view. For the race to begin, both players need to stand near the panel, which will open after the green light shines. Once the green light shines, the panel behind the front panel will push both players to the gel-coated track. They must overcome obstacles and use tricks and strategies in order to win. Once the winner wins, panels will block the path and open up two rooms, one room with the exit, the other with a winner podium. Flip panels located above the winner podium will flip according to the winner. If Blue wins, the flip panels will flip an image of Blue doing a headspin and an image of Orange doing a facepalm. If Orange wins, the flip panels will flip an image of Orange doing a pretzel wave and an image of Blue doing a facepalm. Both players can choose to restart the map by a press of a switch located next to the exit door. If they don't, they are free to proceed to the exit door to finish the map.

ThinkingWithPortals Forums
This coop map is rather a race track than a puzzle. Use your portal gun cleverly to trick your opponent and be the first to reach the finish line! You will probably need a few laps until you know all tricks - so give it a second try and it will be smoother and more fun.

Installation instructions: 1. Extract mp_coop_gelocity to your Portal 2 maps folder (...\SteamApps\common\portal 2\portal2\maps). 2. In Coop Hub open developer console and type "changelevel mp_coop_gelocity". 3. Race!

Note: It takes a moment to paint the race track with propulsion gel. So if you experience performance issues, just wait a minute before starting.

Special thanks to Nerzl for playtesting.

Updates: v1.02 - fixed animated panels - changed the portal cleanser's visuals - added button for activating remote view - added direction signs v1.01 - fixed the buttons in the first room (sound bug) - added hints to the buttons - fixed catapults (animation error and launch target error) - fixed paint sprayers (now get properly removed after finishing) - some visual changes/fixes - added some clip walls - now returns to mp_coop_lobby_3 afterwards

Screenshots: (Screenshots posted in "Gallery" section)

''Steam Workshop
This coop map is rather a race track than a puzzle. Use your portal gun cleverly to trick your opponent and be the first to reach the finish line! You will probably need a few laps until you know all tricks - so give it a second try!

Please note that this map is really large. That is why it takes a while to download it.

You like this? Give Gelocity Stage 2 or Stage 3 a try! If you prefer to play on your own, give the single player version of Gelocity a try: Gelocity Time Trial - Track 1 Feel free to donate if you want to. :) https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TU8GBN3K2BHSW FAQ:

How do I get this map? Press the "Subscribe" button! (it's green and has a plus sign. ;) ) Then you can play it with your friends (Main Menu -> Community Test Chambers -> Play Cooperative Chambers)

How did you make this map? The map was made in the Hammer editor (not the in-game editor). The Hammer editor is part of the Portal 2 Authoring Tools. You can find/download it here: Library->Tools->Portal 2 Authoring Tools

Video walkthrough
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Music available

 * An Accent Beyond (Track 1)
 * Don't Do It (Track 2)
 * Omg, What has He Done? (Track 3)
 * The Part Where He Kills You (Track 4) (Played during final lap)
 * Your Precious Moon (Track 5)